The search for a new anti-graft Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to replace Twalib Mbarak whose term expires in January 2025 started on November 19 with the first batch of shortlisted candidates appearing for interviews.
This means the new CEO will be unveiled by or before January next year.
The interviews, to be conducted by the Ethica and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Commissioners under the chairmanship of Bishop Dr. David Oginde will be taking place at the Public Service Commission (PSC) offices for three days.
The Commission is expected to forward the name of the successful candidate to the National Assembly for approval in accordance with Section 16(1) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2011.
The commission shortlisted 14 candidates for the position.
On November 19, from 9am to 3:30pm, five candidates will face the interview panel.
These include Stephen Masha Ngowa, Doreen Nkatha Muthaura, Jackson Kaunda Mue, Joseph Vincent Onyango and Paul Ndemo Maina.
On November 20, the interviewees will be Vincent Omari Okongo, Peter Lokol Lomulen (PWD), Obadiah Kipkoech Keitany, John Tentemo Ole Moyaki and David Kiplagat Ruto Too.
Abdi Ahmed Mohamud, Justa Wawira Mwangi (PWD), Mohamed Abdul Mmaka and Waweru Karanja will be interviewed on November 21, 2024.
The 14 candidates were picked from a list of 172 applicants.
EACC stated that the shortlisted candidates should carry with them their original documents including a National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, and self-declaration form duly stamped by the Commission.
They should also have their valid and current clearances from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).
The interviewees should also carry with them letters of recognition from the Commission of Higher Education for any degree obtained from foreign universities, recommendation letters from the relevant professional body,
where applicable and any other supporting documents and testimonials.
The Commission invited the public to participate in the selection exercise by providing any credible information of interest relating to the suitability of any of the shortlisted candidates, through sworn affidavit to the chairman.
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